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--DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL. -
DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL. A quarterly meeting of the Denbigh Town Council was held yesterday (Thurs- day), when there were present the Mayor (Councillor Robert Owen) presiding, Coun- cillors J Hampbrey Jones, H D Hughes, PCB Clough, John Morris Davies, J H Wynne, and William Parry with the I town clerk (Mr Parry Jones), the deputy town clerk (Mr Edward Parry), the borough survey-or Mr John Davies), the borough accountant (Mr Ellis Williams), and the sanitary inspector (Mr Lee Jones). Apologies for absence were received from Aldermen James Hughes, Boaz Jones, Councillors C Cottom and T Lloyd Jones. A QUESTION OF FINANCE. Mr John Morris Davies called attention to the large amount of money paid in the pttty cash account. The bills in regard to these were not placed before the Council, and he proposed that nothing be paid I except wages without investigating the 1 bills. After a short discussion it was agreed that Mr Davies should put his view on the matter before the Chairman of the Finance Committee with a view of having it dealt with by the committee. 0 TAR SPRINKLING A LUXURY. Mr Clough called attention to a bill of £ 59 6s lid for the Tarspra Company Limited for tar sprinkling on th« Ruthin and Mold roads, and asked whether the ontract entered between the Corporation and the County Council for maintenance of the main roads covered this ex- Penditure. j .1 Mr J Humphrey Jones explained that this was outside this contract, and that the Council would have to pay this them- selves. Tar spraying was a luxury ^laMgrhClough-: It is a luxury ? (renewed laughter). Mr Wynne enquired how much wou Id be saved in water rates as a result of the tar sprinkling. The Surveyor replied that he made a Btatemeat as to the amount which would be saved to a committee which considered the matter, but he had not the figures With him at present. Mr J Humphrey Jones said that the matter had been worked out in committee, and it was found that tar sprinkling would cause a saving in water rate. RAILWAY FACILITIES. The following two reports in reference to the proposed improved facilities at the thilway station were adopted without discussion:— RAILWAY STATION ACCOMMODATION. At a meeting of the Whole Council in Committee, held on the 18th of July. Present: The Mayor (in the chair), Messrs tdaz Jones, James Hughes, F B Clough, 11 Humphrey Jones, J Morris Davies, T Lloyd Jones, J H Wynne, 0 Cotfcom, S T filler, S Lnnt Griffiths, and Wm. Parry. The Town Clerk submitted the corres- pondence with reference to the accom- modation at the Denbigh Railway Station, ^od the proposed interview with the ^resident of the Board of Trade, and it was l'esolved "That, as the chairman of the • sPecial committee (Mr R Humphreys Roberts) was unable to accompany the deputation, Mr James Hughes' name be added to the committee, and that the following be the deputation to wait upon the President of the Board of Trade, viz: *he Mayor, Messrs James Hughes, and S J Miller, with the Town Clerk." RAILWAY FACILITIES COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Railway Facilities Committee, held on the 26oti July. Present: Mr R Humphreys Roberts (chairman), the Mayor, Messrs James Hughes, and S T Miller. el The Town Clerk reported the receipt of letter appointing 5.30 p.m. on Wednes- day next, the 31st instant, for the deputa- tion to wait upon the President of the Boaid of Trade at the House of Commons ^ith reference to the Denbigh Railway Station. Resolved "That Messrs James hughes, S T Miller, and the Town Clerk Jorm this deputation, and that Mr H E Jearley, M.P., Mr J Herbert Roberts, lj,plf and Mr Clement Edwards, M.lr., he asked to accompany the deputation. X.B.-The appointment was subsequently toOstDoned to Wednesday, August 7th, 1907 ^OHNSON'S MONUMENT FOOTPATH. HENLLAN DRAINAGE AND WATERWORKS. At a meeting of the Highway, &c., committee, held on the 26th July. Present: ^essrs J Morris Davies, J H Wynne, S T filler, and S Lnnt Griffiths. Resolved 1 That in the absence of the Chairman, Mr Q T filler take the chair." A letter was read from Mr W D W Griffith, Garn, with reference to the ?*aina"e of Henllan. It was resolved 'That" a 6-inch pipe drain be laid in Vbigh-street, from Mr James Jones !*>op to the gully opposite the Cross J^oxes stable, to connect with the existing **ain." „ bA letter was read from Messrs wOia cowards & Co. with reference to the henllan Waterworks, and stating that the t4vvners of the Penporchell meadow could 'l:I]y repeat the terms which were specified their letter of the Sth inst., viz., that rent be £ 10 per annum from November J<Stt. Resolved "That the matter be erred until the committee have an ?^Portunity of inspecting the works and ^rce of supply." A letter was read from Mr W E Brock, r*ctetary of the Denbigh Gas Company, replying for permission to lay the pro- pped new G-inoh main in Yale-street "Mediately. It was resolved That the *°rk be deferred until the end of Sep- 01 her." A,he Surveyor's report with reference to e footpath to Johnson's Monument was b ad. Resolved That a direction board be placed on the highway oatside the "olbYfryd gate on the Lawnt road, worded Public Footpath to Dr Johnsoa's Monu- b. and that a letter be written to Mrs lackwall, the owner of the Dolhyfryd 1 asking her to remove the boards Painted "Private Road," which are mis- leading to the public." r „ A letter was read from Mr Moses Sobers, St Asaph, as to the land sub- sidence on his property, Belmont, Castle- Ul, caused by the drainage works, and Maintaining that the cost of taking down rebuilding the W.c. should be borne the Council# Resolved That the j^ucil repudiate all liability as the tj.^ipt signed by Mr Roberts was in full Charge of all claims. A letter was read from the Secretary of t'qe Gas and Water Co. with reference to It e accounts for repair of pipes, &c., and it .^commended "That the difference be and the bills recommended for pay- *It r Joseph Bartley, Hand Inn, wrote 'll reference to the widening of Barker's- lftne at the entrance from Henllan- ce, out the committee do not recom- mend the work being carried out at present. a A letter was read from Mr Samuel Roberts, butcher, with reference to the supplv of water in Plas Pigot field. Re- solved That the Council deny all liability as to any possible pollution of the brook I flowing through the field." It was resolved That the Town Clerk write to the owner of the traction waggon which has been left on Pont Ystrad hill to remove it, and to threaten proceedings in default. That Mr J T Hughes, Pioneer Shop, be written to requesting him to reply to the Town Clerk's letter of 21st June, 1907, with reference to the shop blinds." Mr John Morris Davies proposed, and Mr H D Hughes seconded, the adoption of the above report. The Mayor moved, as an amendment, that the paragraph dealing with the Johnson Monument Footpath be referred back to Committee. Mr J H Wynne, in seconding, said he thought this was the best course to take in order to avoid friction. The amendment was unanimously agreed to. On the motion of Mr J Morris Davies. the clause referring to Mr Moses Roberts' claim was also referred back. Mr J Humphrey Jones called attention to the bad and even dangerous condition of the road at the bottom of Vale-street under the railway bridge. The Borough Surveyor said he would attend to the matter. With these modifications the report of the committee was adopted. GAS AND WATER ACCOUNTS. At a meeting of the Finance, &c., Com- mittee, held on the 8th of August. Pre- rent: Mr J Humphrey Jones (chairman), Messrs Boaz Jones, and William Parry. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Messrs T Lloyd Jones and C Cottom. The Gas and Water Companies' accounts for the repair of fractured mains were again submitted, and this committee advise the recommendation of the Highway Com- mittee that the difference between the amount which the Companies agree to allow in respect of the old pipes to be taken up and replaced by new ones, and the amount which the Highway Committee first deducted be divided, and that the amount be paid. The Surveyor read a report as to lighting Henllan village with acetylene gas, and this Committee recommends that system of lighting to the Council for favourable consideration. A number of bills were recommended for payment. The above report was adopted without discussion. WEEKLY FAIRS. The Council authorised the Mayor to affix the Corporate seal to the Smithfield byelaws, authorising the holding of weekly fairs, and instructed the Town Clerk to take the requisite steps to obtain the Local Government Board's confirmation of the Smithfield byelaws relative to the holding of weekly fairs. HEALTH EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD. The Town Clerk read the report of the whole Council in committee, which stated that the health of the borough continued to be exceptionally good, and compared favourably with any other healthy place in the Principality. The birth rate was 13-04 per thousand, and the death rate was law as 5'59 per thousand. S MITHF1 ELD RE CEIPTS. The Borough Accountant reported that the S iiifcbfield receipts for the month were 14 -8s 2d as against X16 19s 9d for the corresponding period of last year, which showed a decrease of 22 16s 7d. The Borough Surveyor also reported that the amount of the district rate out- standing was X534 3d. The Mayor remarked that this was good news, and that the Council had evidently plenty of money in hand. In answer to Mr J H Wynne, the Borough Accountant said the accounts would be audited and ready for presenta- tion to the Council before the next meeting. THE QUESTION OF TARRING THE ROADS. The Borough Accountant reported upon the tarring of the Rutbin road, which he said had turned out very satis- factorily. The Ruthin road was in a splendid condition, and the only drawback to it was that it was liable to be slippy when wet. On an average the tar brush- ing process cost fd per yard. Mr Morris Davies asked if the Surveyor really thought that 'this tarring process was any good. Did it help to preserve the road ? The Borough Surveyor Yea, certainly it preserves the road. Mr Morris Davies said that it did not seem much good last Tuesday, as the dust was blowing about as much as ever He understood that Back Row-lane was to have been tar brushed, and he wanted to know why it was not done ? The Borough Surveyor: I don't think Mr Davies 4: Didn't some gentleman tell you not to do it ? The Borough Surveyor I was going to report to the highway committee about it. Mr J Morris Davies Well I would like it to be known that we are not going to be dictated to by any ratepayer. The Borough Surveyor said that if a resolution authorising him to do it had been passed it would have been done, but he had not been authorised to do it yet. He might add that they intended treating Postoffice-lane in the same manner, viz., tar-brushing. Mr H D Hughes said that many com- plained that the roads that were tarred were very slippy after a shower of rain. The Borough Surveyor replied that no complaint had been made to him about the top of High-street. Mr Clough No, but at the top of Vale- street it is very slippy. Mr J H Wynne observed that as it was getting very late in the season they should deter tarring any ot the other roads, because directly a sharp frost came it would ftch it all off. He proposed that it be deferred until next April. Mr Clough seconded Mr Wynne, and said that it had not been properly tested yet and when a sharp frost set in it would all come up. Mr J Humphrey Jones proposed that Postoffice-lane should be tarred, because it I had only just been steam-rolled, and there- fore it would be better to do it now than later on. 1 Mr J Morris Davies seconded Mr Jones, and, in answer to Mr William Parry, The Borough Surveyor said he was con- fident that the tarring of the roads acted as a preservative. It was decided to proceed with the tar- ring of the Postoffice-lane. PROPOSED SANATORIA FOR DENBIGHSHIRE. THE COUNCILS' ATTITUDE. A letter was read from the Clerk of the Denbighshire County Council asking this Council to appoint two representatives to attend a conference of authorities in Den- bighshire to discuss the question of the erection of a sanatorium for consumptives. In discussing the matter, Mr William Parry pointed out that the question for them to consider was whether the Council, as representing the ratepayers, were in favour of running into more expense in this direction or otherwise. Mr Morris Davies It will never come to anything. Mr J H Wynne said that it was all very well keeping down expenses, but it was not altogether a question of £ s. d. They could not get away from the fact that con- sumption was very rife amongst them. It was a preventable disease, and it was their duty to adopt such measures as were in their power to prevent it. He thought that this proposed conference was a very good thing. It was then decided to appoint the Medical Officer of Health (Dr Collins Lewis) and the Chairman of the Sanitary Committee (Mr R Humphreys Roberts), as the Council-s representatives to attend the conference above referred to. THE INSURANCE OF THE FIRE ENGINE. Mr Morris Davies enquired if anything bad been heard from the Insurance Com- pany about the fire engine. The Town Clerk said that they had "heard nothing, but that the Secretary of the Brigade had communicated to the Insurance Company upon the accident to the fire engine which happened recently. It was decided to instruct the Town Clerk to look into the matter. THE MAYOR'S THANKS. The Mayor cordially thanked his brother Councillors for attending witli him at Capel Mawr to welcome General Booth to the town. The General was very grate- ful for the reception they had accorded him, and had asked him to thank them for their attendance that day. ESTIMATES. The Town Clerk was instructed to pre- pare estimates for the general district and borough rates for the half year ending 31st March, 1908. This concluded the business of the Council.
Death of Mr J R Arkinstall.
Death of Mr J R Arkinstall. It is with extreme regret that we record the death of Mr John Robert Arkinstall, nephew of Mr J D Lewis, architect and surveyor, Denbigh, which sad event took; place on Monday, at his residence in River- street, Rhyl. He was only ill a few days, but notwithstanding the greatest care and best medical advice, he passed peacefully away as above stated, at the early age of 31. The deceased was of an exceptionally happy and kindly disposition, and was much beloved by all whom he. came in contact with. For many years he hai been a highly esteemed employee of the L. & N. W. Railway Company, and at the time of his demise was the chief clerk in the goods department at Abergele Station. The funeral, which was of a private charaoter, took place at Whitchurch yesterday (Thursday), the Rector of Den- bigh being the officiating clergyman. Fif- teen most beautiful wreaths were sent, amongst them being one from the deceased's fiancee at Pitville Girls' College, Chelten- ham the Officials and Employees at Abergele Station, Mrs Conran, Mrs Frank Wynne, and many others.
.-DENBIGH GROUPED SCHOOLS.
DENBIGH GROUPED SCHOOLS. The following is the report of the attendance at the Elementary Schools in the Denbigh district during the 4 weeks ended 26th July, 1907 2 o M <D OS K spS S 3-« School. o'Si Sg og SgSi Bylchau 47. 35-7.76-0. 88-8 Trefnant 96. 89-93'O. 92-9 Denbigh N.P. Boys 117.107,E.92,2. 92-2 Denbigh N.P. Girls 128.118 8.92 8. 93-2 Denbigh N.P. Infts 120.111-4.92 -8. 90*4 Llandyrnog 111. 105-0.94*6. 93 9 Prion 77. 68-2.89-3. 91-2 Llanrhaiadr 94. 8T;9.89-8. 88-9 Rhydgaled 55. 45-2„.82-1. 93*2 Frongoch Girls 171.159-0.92-9. 928 Frongoch Infants 230.200'-0.86*9. 88-8 Henllan Mixed 76. 74-0.97-7. 95-3 Henllan Infants 40. 39:6.98-6. 92-5 Love Lane Boys 192.182-3.94-9. 95-5 Nantglyn 57. 50-,7.89-0. 92-1 92 0. 92-0 ABERGELE DISTRICT. Cefn 53. 41?''?. ,93'2. 92-4 Llannefydd 86. 79-8.92-9. 90-4 Llansannan 120. 95F0.77-5. 90*4 87-8. 91-1 Whole District TVEMABKG.—Harvesting operations nave affected the attendance in the country schools considerably.
MARKETS. -
MARKETS. DENBIGH MARKET, WEDNESDAY. Prices :-Fresh butter, lOd te lid per lb small tubs, 9d to lOd per lb fowls, 4s to 5s 3d per couple; ducks, 58 to 68 per couple; eggs, 9 and 11 for IS; beef, 6D to 9d p-R! lb R mutton, 8d to lOd per lb LAMB, 9d to lOd per lb; fat pigs, 4d; young pi8., 15s to gl each.
RHYL.i -
RHYL. MUSICAL SUCCESSES. Amongst the successful candidates of the recent (school) examinations of the Aseociated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, held at Rhyl, were Master Fred Griffiths (Free Trade Hall), and Richard Pryce (Princo's-street), who passed the lower division for violin, both pupils of Mr Ben Jackson, A.C.V., of Kinmel-btreet.
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ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. WAIFS AND STRAYS. On Sunday morning, at the Cathedral, the Rev Philip Kees, B.A., organising secretary for North Wales, preached on behalf of the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society. In the evening he preached at the Parish Church. CHURCH NEWS. We understand that the Rev T Jenkins, the new vicar choral, will take up his ressdence in the city in about a fortnight's time. Mr Vincent Jones, one of the new lay clerks, has commenced his duties, and Mr Gordon arrives on Saturday. PROPOSED CYCLISTS SERVICE On Sunday, the 25th itist., at 3 30 p.m., it is proposed that a short service for members of various cycling clubs shall be held in the Cathedral. Further particulars can be had from the residentiary Canon, the Rev. W H Fletcher. MEDICAL OFFICER WANTED. The St Asaph Guardians are advertising in our columns for a Medical Officer for the Denbigh district in the place of Dr J R Hughes, who has retired. The election will take place at the meeting of the Board on Friday next. MEMORIAL SERVICE. On Sunday evening last, at the W-sleyan Chapol. a memorial service, with special refer- ence to the late Mrs Roberts, of Bodhyfryd, was held. The preacher was the Rev J Lloyd Hughes, who, to the regret of many, will be leaving the citv shortly for Ffynongroeyw. The preacher gave beautiful instances of the deceased's many good qualities and kindness of heart. The favourite hymn tunes of the deceased lady were made a special feature of the service. THE OTTER HOUNDS. Fair sport has been obtained during the week with Mr Wardle's Otter Hounds, and many hundreds of persons have followed them along thejrivers. On Saturday they met at Cilowen Bridge, and killed an otter, which weighed 161bs. On Monday they were out again, meet- ing at Llannerch Bridge, and the day's sport resulted in their killing the largest otter yet caught on the river. It weighed 281bs. On Tuesday, meeting at Wygfair Isa', they worked the river to Wyfair Hall, but did not succeed in killing the otter which they located for two hours before losing it. The spectators were somewhat disappointed with the result, but fair sport was nevertheless obtained. peNT DAFYDD BRIDGE AGAIN. It is evident that the question of repairing Pont Dafydd Bridge is not yet settled. It was referred to Friday's meeting of the Rural Dis- trict Council, when a letter was read from the County Surveyor (Mr S Evans) reporting what action the County Main Roads Committee had taken in regard to it. The committee's view was that the County Council were not now liable for the maintenance of the bridge, since another had been erected to divert the traffic from it. A letter was read from MrT B Watts, Bron Wylfa, stating that the public did not seem to appreciate the attention he had given to the bridge, and denying that he was in any way responsible for the safety of the bridge or of the public using it. Mr Morgan said the bridge was in a very dangerous condition, which was the more regrettable because the road over it was such a favourite one with many. Action in the matter was deferred pending further communications from Mr pending further communications from Mr Watts and the County Council.
. SURVEYOR AND A MOUSE. -
SURVEYOR AND A MOUSE. At Friday's meeting of St. Asapb (Flint) Rural Council the Sanitary Surveyor reported having been called upon by a lady residing at Minafon, St. Asaph, to remove a dead mouse from her premises. Mr T Howes Roberts: That is a very serious matter (loud laughter). Mr LI B Evans: Mr Surveyor, you had better see that the mouse is removed to the Rhyl destructor works, and properly disposed of (more laughter).
. Opening of the St Asaph…
Opening of the St Asaph & District Miniature Rifle Club. Notwithstanding the incessant downpour on Wednesday last, the opening ceremony was Bttccessfully carried out. The fiange is situated in one of the Bishop's meadows, near the Wern, and is, in every respect, a model one. The pathway from St Asaph Bridge leads to the firing point. At the back of the butts is a steep hill, which insures complete safety to everyone. There are two targets, one stationary, the other one of Vicary's patents, which has been adopted by the National Rifle Associa- tion. The arrangement admits of the working of moving and disappearing targets, and also brings back the targets to the firing point, thus saving the trouble of walking backwards antd forwards to remove tha cards. The Lord Lieutenant of the County very kindly consented to open the Club, and fired the first shot. The rifle was placed ici a vice, and trained on to the target, and a bull's eye was the result of the first, shot fired. The Lord Lieutenant made a very appropriate speech, drawing attention to the great good clubs of this mature were doing throughout the country. He also referred to such ctcbs taking the place of archery clubs in the days long ago. He said that as all men were taught the use of the bow, so all should BOW be able to, handle the ride, and become expert shots. Compulsory drill in schools should become eniverbal. He had much pleasure ia formally declaring the Range open. At the same time, he took the opportunity of thanking the Bishop for so kindly placing, the Range at the disposal of the Club, and the Committee, who had carried things to each a successful issue. The Bishop, in a few remarks, expressed his pleasure at being able to assist the Club, and proposed a vote of thanks to the Lord Lieutenant for having attended in such inclement weather:; this was seconded fey Col Johnston, and carried with accla- mation. A few remarks from Mr Pennant and Col Williams Wynn brought this part of the pcooeedings to a close. .Had it not been for thebaic, which poured for some time before and during the whole of the ceremony, what otherwise would have been a very pleasant function was greatly hindered. A few -enthusiasts, in spite of the rain, made use of the rifle, and the first who shot in a team consisted of Col Howard, C B., Col Parry, D.S.O., Col Johnston, C.M.G., and Major Ward; all made very good practice. The ladies were not behind hand, and several competed for prices, consisting of lovely boxes of chocolates, Mrs Campbell, Gian Llyn, taking the first prize. Much credit is due to Col Robert Williams Wynn and Col Johnston, the president and vice-president of the Club, who were chiefly instrumental in forming it. Too much praise cannot be given to Mr Myers, the Club hon secretary (pro tem), who from the first did all that was possible to bring things to a successful issue, notwithstanding a great many almost insurmountable obstacles. The Committee of the Club, in addition to the President and Vice-President, are; Messrs Cleaver, Jameson, Joseph Lloyd, H Stock, George Lea, Walter Williams, and Colr-Sergt Jones; the latter is also the very able superin- tendent and instructor. On the ground were noticed the Lord Lieutenant and party, the Bishop of St Asaph and party, Col Howard, C.B., and Mrs Howard, Mrs Williams Wynn (of Plas yn Cefn), Col R W Williams Wycn, P.&.O., and Mrs Robert Wynn, Col Parry, JJ.O.U., uoi JODDBWU, C.M.G., and lflrs Johnston and party, Mr P P Pennant, Major and Mrs Ward, Mrs Campbell and party, Col Wilfred Heaton and Mr John Heaton, Major Birch, Capt Wilkinson, Mr Watts, Mr W A Watts, Lieutenant and Miss Hore, Mr and Mrs Cleaver and family, the Misses Walthall, Canon Fletcher, Rev R 0 Williams, Rev D C Owen, Mr Harold Stock, Mr Joseph Lloyd, Mr Buxton, Mr and Miss Myers, Mr Singleton, Messrs Robinson, and several others.
--. St. Asaph Board of Guardians.
St. Asaph Board of Guardians. Mr E Morgan (chairman) presided over a meeting of this Board on Friday. There were also present: Messrs Frimston (vice- chairman), I Batho. Mrs De Ranee, Mrs Mary Jones, Mr W. Williams (Dyserth), the Rev L Ellis, Messrs Ll B Evans, John Roberts, J Ellis Jones, Thomas Evans, William Jones, Thomas Salnsbury, George Williams, W S Roberts, and E Williams. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the inmates in the House numbered 133, as against 112 on the corresponding day of last year. Dur- ing the past fortnight, 116 vagrants had been relieved, a decrease of eleven on the number for the same period last year. REDUCED VACCINATION FEES. The Clerk reported that he had received letters from four of the five medical officers, expressing readiness to accept the reduced vaccination fees (applause). He had not received a reply from the officer for the Llanfair district, but had no doubt that he would accept same. The Clerk was instructed to write to the officer again. THE DENBIGH INFIRMARY. A letter was read from the Committee of the Denbigh Infirmary, making a special appeal on behalf of the funds of the insti- tution. The present is the centenary year of the Infirmary, and no special arrangements have been made to celebrate the event, because the projected pageant, the profits of which would have been handed over to the Infirmary, has been postponed. The committee are, therefore, issuing a special appeal to the public, in the hope of in- creasing the normal annual income to the amount of the annual expenditure. They have in past years had to dip into capital to meet current liabilities, and are re- luctant to reduce the scope of the work for the want of funds. The Clerk said the Board now contri- ) buted eight guineas to the Infirmary annu- ally, and they were able to have oases in the Infirmary at a cheaper rate. The existence of the Infirmary might be of great service to the Board. Mr John Roberts said the Board's own I Infirmary was nearly sufficient to meet the demands of all their sick poor. Mr Frimston moved that the letter *be referred to the Finance Committee, which was carried. CALLS IN ARREARS. The Clerk reported that the Llansannan overseers were still in arrears, or two calls to the extent of X70 each. The Chairman: No wonder the Llan- sannan Guardians are not here (laughter). The Clerk said he understood that the Assistant Overseer had given his books out to be written up, and had not yet had them back. A member remarked that the farmers were waiting to get their harvest in before paying. A HARD CASE. The Clerk reported a case, in which "particularly harsh treatrnent It had been meted out by the Holywell Guardians. An application for out-relief was received from an old lady, who was living with her widowed daughter at Prestatyn. She was undoubtedly destitute, and her settlement was in the Holywell Union. That Union had refused to allow out-relief, and offered to admit the old lady ioto the Heuse. He had personally investigated the case. The applicant was 89 years of age, and, in his opinion, was not fit to be moved. Her daughter, later, whea asked if she would allow -her mother to go to the Workhouse, said she was oertainshe would die on the road first. The course he suggested was to get a magistrate's erder for her removal to the Workhouse, and get the order sus4 ponded, so that they could relieve her and charge the expenditure to the Holywell Union (hear, heao). The course suggested was agreed to.
- After Many Years.
After Many Years. Mrs Gwendoline C Evans (nee Roberts), who for some years has been settled in Ohio, America, is now on a visit to her native city. Last Friday evening she visited the Workhouse and condactied a special service at the Chapel, and after- wards delivered a most interesting and -eloquent discourse, which the inmates thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. At oar request she consented to pat in writing l a description of her experiences since she left 18 years ago, which, no doubt, will be interesting to our readers. A pleasant visit to my 44 old home city" after eighteen years absence in South Wales and America. Absence always should make the heart grow fonder.' Scenes of childhood become sacred, and our birth-place becomes a hallowed spot to us. Early friendehips are often the sweetest, and the -early Church home, when re-visited, calls years of youth- ful innocency, and a mind unpolluted, when the bitter lessons learned from the events I of life were still unmastered. St Asaph offered but few opportunities to a girl who was just a bundle of nerves, ambition, and faith. The world was big, and could offer food, shelter, and clothing to one who was quite willing to work any- where on its great bosom. So I decided to throw myself on its bounty, asking nothing dn return but freedom of speech, liberty of conscience, love, and life. Of those I have since enjoyed full and fair meascre. After spending several years in Llanfabon, South Wales, the birth place and resting place of the late Rev Glanffrwd Thomas, and the birth place of Mabon," the great Labour leader. Here I was privileged to lead a life of usefulness and service as the wife of a Congregational minister. Reading was my favourite pastime, and travel my favourite recreation. In the year 1899 came an opportunity to visit the Continent of America. The chance was jumped at, because then I would enter the school of travel indeed. My mind would become broadened, and the rough edges of my character would be rubbed away by rubbing shoulders with the North American Indian, the Southern negro, the Western cow-boy, the French Canadian, the Kentucky mountaineer, the Southern aristocratic girl, and the sweet unassuming girl of North America; along with the modern American, that strange, lively fellow of unbounded energy, whose blood is part Celtic, part Teuton, and part Anglo-Saxon. The antagonism which "the Yankee" invariably creates in the heart of a stranger wore away after .about three 1 years residence in hi3 beautiful country. f To understand him is to admire him he is I not only the product of a selection of the hardiest sons of the old world, but is peculiarly energetic, enterprising, pro- gressive, and ingenious* And all these traits increasing under the influence of the environment of a new land where every- thing grows rapidly, and where labour, intelligence, and enterprise can rapidly earn a far greater recompense than would be possible in the old world. One of the hardest things to learn in observing and passing judgment upon any foreign people is that you must see them in a hundred different places or you do not see them at all. There must be sympathy and appreci- ation of the humour of a people before you can know the root of their life. If God Almighty were to appoint a jadg- ment day and take us at our worst there are not very many of us who could stand the test. If you would understand the American you must use your wit to grasp the change. The Anglo-Saxon will take off his hat to the thing that succeeds, and he and all nations are beginning to do this now that democracy has proved himself a power to be reckoned with. The world is getting to know the American better and better-don't think of him as a money-grabber; he cares far more for the power that goes with money than for the dollar itself. He knows how to spend money like a King. The word Americanism" means America for the world, all nations for each other, and Jesus Christ for everybody. Nature has been good and kind to the American; the greatness and richness of his country compels pride of her physical resources. We can say God has not dealt so with other nations. That wonderland, fitted to be the home of 300 millions of people-people who have lived there a life- time-cannot comprehend its magnitude. We can sweep the greater part of Germany, France, and Italy into Texas, a State in which you could travel for three days on the steam cars across nice fields and meadows filled with flocks and herds, and this would be but a taint image of the country as a whole. And now, after eight and a half busy, useful years in his country, years of success and happiness, enjoying the peace that those seventeen brave Welshmen whO signed the Declaration of Independence dreamed and prayed for. I can say "fiail o /hee, Columbia; land of the free." Last year I was permitted the pleasure of speaking to President Roosevelt. He said The Welsh are among our best oitizens. We'll take as many as care to come to us, and make useful men and women of them. They are a clean, law- abiding nation and make splendid Ameri- cans."—GWENDOLEN C EVANS, Oak Hill, Ohio."
. Primrose League Meeting.
Primrose League Meeting. A public meeting, convened by Mrs Howard, of Wygfair (dame president), for the object of reviving the once successful organisation called the Primrose League, was held at the National Schools last evening. There was a fairly good attend- ance. Amongst those present were the following :—Mrs Howard (in the chair), Mr Carey (provincial secretary for the dis- trict), Mrs Aitken (of Bodelwyddan), Mrs Watkin Davies (of Rhyllon), Mr Harold Edwards, Misses Edwards (The Palace), Miss Hore, Mr and Mrs Buxton, Mr Chas. Gri uhley, Mr and Mrs Joseph Lloyd, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Cleaver, Col Johnston and Mrs Johnston (Wygfair Isaf), Mrs Richard Davies, Miss Lewis (Haulfryn), Mr and Mrs Finch, Mr and Mrs Exley, Mr J E Price, Rev D C Owen, Mr T 0 Watts, Mr Wynne Davies, Mr T R Jones, Mr Edwin Mainer, Mrs Williams (May-ter- race), Mr W Daore, Messrs George Fowler, Henry Davies, Samuel Jones, Edwards (Wygfair), Robert Roberts, and others. Mrs Howard thanked all present for their kind attendance, and stated that the Habitation was the oldest in North Wales, having been established in 1888, by the late Col Hore. She gave an interesting account of the history of the League, and I regretted that during the past two years it has fallen into disuetud, Mr Carey (the provincial secretary) I addressed the meeting at some length on current political questions, and exposed the dangers of the red peril—Socialism and its professions. He saw no possible reason why the League should not be resusitated. That during last week 51 new habitations were enrolled, and the members were increasing at the rate of 1,400 a week. He gave as the objects of the League, the defence of religious instruction, the historic constitution and the integrity of the Empire, or summed up in three words, God, King, and Country." The following officers were appointed:— Ruling councillor, Col Johnston; dame president, Mrs Howard; hon treasurer, Mra Aitken, of Bodelwyddan hon secre- tary, Miss Nesta Williams, of Eryl. The election of wardens and other officers was deferred to a future meeting. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Carey for his excellent address terminated the proceedings.
THE EISTEDDFOD OF 1909. ————.)
THE EISTEDDFOD OF 1909. ————. ) There is already the promise of a keen contest for the honour of entertaining the National Eisteddfod of 1909. At the joint meeting of the Gorsedd and the National Eisteddfod Association at Swansea next week memorials will be presented from Aberystwyth, Carmarthen, Llandrindod Wells, and London. The Aberystwyth petition points out that the Eisteddfod has not assembled in that town since 1865, seven years before the establishment of the College which has so changed the status of the place from a national point of view. Carmarthen claims to have been the home of the Eisteddfod in ancient days, and practically its birthplace, inasmuch as the famous Eisteddfod of 1451 was held there. Here lived Tudor Aled, and here Brinley Richards, the Welsh musician, was born, while Sir Lewis Morris is claimed as the town's very own. Llandrindod Wells, although a modern town, submits that it had association with Druidio and Roman times, and that its neighbourhood was the scene of many a devoted stand by patriotic Britons, the remains of the great Llewelyn being interred in the locality. A great point is made iof the town's centrality and readiness of access from all parts of the I ilrincipality. The memorial further states chat the National Eisteddfod has never been in the county of Radnor, and that its presence there would bring the inhabitants, especially the younger people, into closer sympathy with the musical, literary, and artistic side of the national life of the Principality. The petition of the London Welshmen is backed up by the signatures of many well-known Welshmen, at the head of the list being Lord Tredegar and Mr Lloyd-George. The memorialists declare that if the Eisteddfod of 1909 is held in the capital they will do their best to make it, as in 1887, thoroughly Welsh. It is also pointed out that the claim of London for the Eisteddfod of 1907 was withdrawn in favour of Swansea in the belief that the first consideration would be given to London's application when the time came to choose the place of the Eisteddfod of I 1909.—Manchester Guardian. y
Denbigh Borough Police Court.
Denbigh Borough Police Court. FRIDAy-Before the Mayor (Mr Robert Owen), Mr R Humphreys Roberts, Mr James Hughes, and Mr Wm Parry. DRUNKENNESS. John Hugh Williams, labourer, Carter's- weil, pleaded guilty to being drunk in Ruthin-road, on the 16th of June. Fourteen previous convictions were proved against the defendant. Asked why he did nat appear when he got the summons, the defendant said he was afraid to come to court and went to South Wales to look for work. The Mayor Pity you didn't stay there. You were as bad as ever last night. Defendant was fined 5s and 3s 6d costs, in default 14 days. FOURTEEN DAYS WITHOUT THE OPTION. James Conlan was summoned for being drunk and disorderly, but he did not appear. Police-constable Ellis said defendant was in Castle-hill at 1.40 on Sunday morning, the 16th of June, and was drunk and using bad language. Defendant was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment without the option of a fine. A CASE FOR AN INEBRIATES HOME. Robert Jones, Tower-hill, was summoned for four different offences for drunkenness and disorderly conduct on various dates in June. He absconded, but it was explained that defendant had returned home and had promised to surrender himself to the police under a warrant. The warrant was left in the hands of the police to be executed. The Bench discussed the desirability or otherwise of sending the defendant to an inebriateslbome, and decided to defer their decision until the defendant was appre- hended.
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COUNTY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS EXAMINATION. The report of the County School Scholarship Examination for the Denbigh District has been received, and is as follows (maximum number of marks 550) o S O O o o 9 1-1 o d o o ;>> o O Name. G « G- « tg 2* £ Si S J "3 c J o B O oo SI. -o- O u O £ O O < O W <3 H 1 John Pierce 95 143 90 80 100 508 2 T William Jones 96 122 92 90 92 492 3 Thomas E Davies 90 127 92 90 91 490, 4 Thomas J Davies 75 110 90 88 98 461 5 W Cyril Keepfer 85 106 94 80 88 453 6 Edwin Jones 85 113 80 75 901 t 1 7 Wm H Rowlands 75 102 75 70 lOOt 1. 8 Richard G Helsby 85 87 70 70 100 40', 9 Wm C Roberts 65 80 75 55 *80 355 10 Arthur L Howitt 70 90 60 55 *45 320 11 Arthur Young 50 50 65 55 *25 245 12 T R Williams 55 43 20 20 f30 168 'Scripture. + Welsh. The first eight boys are pupils at the Love Lane Boys'Council School; Nos 9, 11 and 12 at the Trefnant N.P. School; and No 10 at St Asaph N.P. School. The Examiner (L J Roberts, Esq., M.A. H.M.I, oi Schools) reports of the work of this centre as follows 14 At Denbigh the work was of extraordinarily high merit, all the candi- dates, with the exception of two, gaining good marks, while the three highest were Iiomrm T^,E I very best in the whole county." Scholarships have been awarded to Nos 1 and 2 for boys under 15; to Nos 3 and 5 for boys under 13, and the Rural Scholarship to No 9.
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THE quaint old town of Conway, North Wales, boasts 'possession of the smallest house in Great Britain. This quaint house consists of only two rooms, one above the other, each of which is just two yards square. The place is over 300 years old, and is in every respect a very carious dwelling-place. The upstairs room, which is reached by mounting a tiny ladder, has in it a four-foot bed and a washstand, so that there is none too much room for the occupant to move about. Names of visitors ornament the walls. The present caretaker states that one tenant actually brought up a family of ten in this miniature house, though no explanation is forthcoming as to how the feat was performed. The present occupier, who has inhabited the cottage for seven years, pays a rent of 7s 6d per week, and is very proud of the fact that she livea in the tiniest house in GreataBritain.—- [«' The Wide World Magazine, JV»WJ I
« THE NEW VICAR.
« THE NEW VICAR. The townspeople of Oswestry have* decided to make a public presentation to the Rev T Red fern, vicar of Holy Trinity, on his leaving for Denbigh.
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DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. CORRECTION. Newlands Manor, Lymington, Hants. Sir,—A printer's error has occurred in your repert of some observation I made at the last County Council meeting, which perhaps you will do me the favour to correct. I am stated to have said that Tuberculosis was caused principally by children." What I said was that children under one year of age were sufferers of Tuberculosis diseases to an alarm- ing extent, proving that milk must be the cause, as this was their natural and onlv food. I may add that the District Councils of Western Denbighshire have now been invited to join the Wrexham District Council in attempting to grapple with this terrible diseas;, which if they refuse to do will, I think, prove their inability to realize the strong public feeling there is in favour of some very drastic steps being taken in this direction. I am, vours obediently, W. CORNWALLIS WEST.
TREMEIRCHION.
TREMEIRCHION. DEATH. We much regret to announce the death of Mr John Jones, of Graig Fawr, who passed away on Wednesday last at the age of 55 years. The deceased had been in uncertain health for some past, and gradu- ally becoming worse, although every medical precaution was taken for his reoov- ery and the careful attention of Dr Lloyd, of St Asapb, a special nurse and his beloved wife, his demise took place as above stated. Mr Jones was widely known and greatly res- pected throughout the district, and about 18 months ago he had to relinguish active participation in the work of the farm, but had always maintained a keen interest in its welfare. He was a man of highly moral character, was a faithful member of the C. M. Chapel at Tremeirchion, and although of a quiet disposition, he endeared himself to all who came in contact with him, and his kindness was above reproach. He leaves a widow and one little son to mourn his loss. The funeral, which will be of a public nature, takes place to-day (Saturday). Service at the house at three o'clock, and the interment will take place at Tre- meirohion cemetery.